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Assad Saves Us from a Terrible Choice

Robert Ford argues that justice for all makes the political solution an even more distant process, in an op-ed to Asharq al-Awsat.

Why the EU Consensus on Syria Could be Slowly Unravelling

Although EU countries have refused to recognize the legitimacy of Bashar al-Assad’s regime since the beginning of the Syrian revolution, this consensus is being challenged, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.

Cham Wings Airlines Suspends Flights from Damascus to Belarus

On Saturday, Cham Wings Airlines announced that it is suspending flights from Damascus to the airport in Minsk, Belarus, as the refugee crisis worsens on the border with the EU, according to Sawt al-Asima.

Islamic Money-Laundering Ring Busted by German Police

Large-scale police raids in three German states targeted an Islamic money-laundering network that reportedly funneled millions in ill-gotten gains to Turkey and Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.

What Happened Over the Weekend

COVID continues to wreak havoc in Syria, the U.S. considering exemptions from the Caesar Act to ensure the flow of energy to Lebanon, and a meeting between German officials and the opposition. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.